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Self-Care is what people do for themselves to establish and maintain health, and to prevent and deal with illness. It is a broad concept encompassing hygiene (general and perso | |||
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nal), nutrition (type and quality of food eaten), lifestyle (sporting activities, leisure etc), environmental factors (living conditions, social habits, etc.) socio-economic factors (income level, cultural beliefs, etc.) and self-medication''.''<ref>ISF What is self care Available: https://isfglobal.org/what-is-self-care/ (accessed 10.7.2021)</ref> | |||
Self-care is the fundamental level of health care in all societies and should be seen as a major public health resource. Self-care is often unrecognised and underappreciated. | |||
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Defining Self Care[edit | edit source]
Self-Care is what people do for themselves to establish and maintain health, and to prevent and deal with illness. It is a broad concept encompassing hygiene (general and perso nal), nutrition (type and quality of food eaten), lifestyle (sporting activities, leisure etc), environmental factors (living conditions, social habits, etc.) socio-economic factors (income level, cultural beliefs, etc.) and self-medication.[1]
Self-care is the fundamental level of health care in all societies and should be seen as a major public health resource. Self-care is often unrecognised and underappreciated.
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- ↑ ISF What is self care Available: https://isfglobal.org/what-is-self-care/ (accessed 10.7.2021)
